Arnaud Beltrame
Arnaud Jean-Georges Beltrame (French pronunciation: [aʁno ʒɑ̃ ʒɔʁʒ bɛltʁam]; 18 April 1973 – 24 March 2018) was a lieutenant colonel in the French Gendarmerie nationale and deputy commander of the Departmental Gendarmerie's Aude unit, who was murdered by an Islamic terrorist at Trèbes after having exchanged himself for a hostage. French President Emmanuel Macron said that Beltrame deserved "the respect and admiration of the whole nation." A state funeral was held at Les Invalides, Paris; for his bravery and adherence to duty he was posthumously promoted to the rank of colonel and made a Commander of the Legion of Honour.
Arnaud Beltrame | |
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| Born | Arnaud Jean-Georges Beltrame 18 April 1973 Étampes, France |
| Died | 24 March 2018 (aged 44) Carcassonne, France |
| Alma mater | Lycée militaire de Saint-Cyr, School of Applied Artillery (1995), École militaire interarmes (1999–2001), École des officiers de la gendarmerie nationale (2001–2002), Institut supérieur du commerce de Paris (2015–2016) |
| Occupation | Senior officer of the National Gendarmerie |
| Spouse |
Marielle Beltrame (m. 2016) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | Gendarmerie nationale |
| Years of service | 2001–2018 |
| Rank | Colonel (posthumous) |
| Unit | EPIGN Garde républicaine |
| Awards | Legion of Honour (Commander) |
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